Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is on trial in London for allegedly harassing two Daily Mail journalists. The court heard that he used intimidating tactics after the newspaper published articles revealing his location during his holiday, which he said put his family in danger.
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Tommy Robinson is charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence against two Daily Mail reporters.
The case relates to Robinson’s reaction to Daily Mail articles that showed where he was on holiday in Cyprus.
He posted on social media accusing the Daily Mail of revealing his location and endangering his family.
Prosecutors say Robinson used intimidation tactics, including sharing journalists’ home addresses with his followers.
The journalists received threatening messages, causing some to hire security or move away.
Robinson denies the charges and says he was trying to protect his family.
Robinson has a large social media following of over two million on the platform X (formerly Twitter).
The trial is taking place at Southwark Crown Court and is expected to last five days.
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Large protests across France turned into riots, causing damage in many cities. Far-right leader Marine Le Pen criticized President Macron’s handling of the situation and used the unrest to promote her message ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
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Protests began on September 21 with students showing concern over poor school conditions.
The protests spread and coincided with a nationwide strike against government plans to cut public spending.
About 550,000 to 800,000 people took part in demonstrations across France.
Rioters damaged public buildings, set fires, and looted shops in cities including Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and Limoges.
Police used strong force, arresting around 2,400 people; some officers were injured.
President Macron condemned the violence and blamed far-left groups for attacks on police and buildings.
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced curfews in some places to control unrest.
Marine Le Pen blamed the left and immigration for the violence and said her party could restore order before the 2027 election.
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Doctors volunteering in Gaza report that hospitals are severely damaged and struggling to provide care during the ongoing conflict with Israel. Many patients with serious injuries cannot get the treatment they need because medical equipment is missing and the healthcare system is breaking down.
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Doctors volunteered to work in hospitals in Gaza during the war.
Hospitals in Gaza are damaged and not fully functional.
Essential medical equipment is missing or unavailable.
The healthcare system in Gaza is collapsing under the pressure.
Patients with serious but treatable injuries face life-threatening situations.
The conflict involves Israel’s military actions in the Gaza Strip.
Medical workers describe the war’s impact as devastating to healthcare services.
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A new study found that people with epilepsy have a higher chance of developing young-onset dementia, which is dementia diagnosed before age 65. The research looked at health records in France and Sweden and showed a strong link between epilepsy and this form of dementia, but it does not prove that epilepsy directly causes dementia.
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The study analyzed health data from France and Sweden, comparing thousands of people with young-onset dementia to those without.
12.5% of people with young-onset dementia in France had epilepsy, compared to 1.2% without dementia.
In Sweden, similar patterns confirmed the link between epilepsy and young-onset dementia.
Researchers followed adults aged 30-55 with new epilepsy diagnoses for up to 10 years.
2.2% of new epilepsy patients developed young-onset dementia, versus 0.2% of people without epilepsy.
After adjusting for other risks (like stroke or brain injury), new epilepsy patients were six times more likely to develop young-onset dementia.
The study cautions that epilepsy might be an early symptom of brain degeneration rather than a cause, and cognitive issues in epilepsy patients may not always mean dementia.
Young-onset dementia affects people during working age and can be especially challenging due to its impact on family and work life.
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Dozens of people may have died after a Houthi group attack hit a military camp in Shabwa, Yemen. The Yemeni army said the Houthis fired three ballistic missiles at the camp.
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The attack happened in Shabwa, a region in Yemen.
The Houthis are the group who carried out the strike.
They used three ballistic missiles for the attack.
The target was a military camp.
The exact number of deaths is unclear, but many are feared dead.
The Yemeni army spokesman provided information about the attack.
This incident is part of ongoing conflict in Yemen.
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Hundreds of thousands of people in France protested against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools and public services over the weekend. Violent clashes occurred between the police and some protesters, leading to nearly 2,400 arrests and damage to shops.
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Large protests took place across France with hundreds of thousands participating.
The main reasons for protests were higher living costs and poor public services, especially in education.
Some groups engaged in violence, clashing with police and looting shops.
Police made about 2,400 arrests related to the unrest.
The protests add to political uncertainty ahead of French elections in six months.
The unrest reflects growing public frustration with economic and social issues in France.
President Emmanuel Macron’s government is facing criticism for how it has handled these challenges.
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Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Iran to meet top officials and discuss the ongoing war involving the United States. His visit aims to help reduce tension in the region and promote talks to end the conflict. Lavrov also participated in talks with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to encourage peace and secure safe shipping routes.
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Lavrov arrived in Tehran for his first visit to Iran since February 2025.
The US and Israel began a war against Iran on February 28, 2026.
Lavrov planned meetings with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a group of six Arab states, is urging Russia to use its influence to start serious peace talks with Iran.
GCC members reported over 7,000 missile and drone attacks by Iran since the war started.
Lavrov supports combining regional and international plans for collective security and peace, including proposals from Russia and China.
Russia reportedly provides military aid to Iran, but President Donald Trump denied that Russia or China would risk helping Iran.
The US has granted some sanctions waivers to Russia to help lower fuel prices caused by the war.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Aberfan to mark the 60th anniversary of a disaster where a collapsed coal waste pile destroyed a school and nearby homes, killing 144 people, mostly children. He met survivors, local residents, and schoolchildren to remember the tragedy and discussed the importance of safety at coal tip sites.
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The Aberfan disaster happened on October 21, 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults.
A colliery spoil tip, which is a pile of mining waste, collapsed onto Pantglas Primary School and nearby houses.
Prime Minister Burnham visited the memorial garden and community center in Aberfan ahead of the 60th anniversary.
Burnham met Jeff Edwards, one of the last children rescued from the disaster, and local officials.
He said the community showed great strength and noted the disaster was not properly handled by authorities.
The UK government is providing around £140 million to Wales to improve coal tip safety.
An organization is being set up to manage risks around coal waste piles in Wales and across the UK.
King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and Prince William plan to visit Aberfan on the anniversary to pay respects.
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The character Apu from the TV show The Simpsons has returned with a new voice actor, Sunil Malhotra, after nearly ten years of silence. Apu was previously voiced by a white actor, which led to criticism for racial stereotyping. The show worked with Malhotra to make the character more culturally respectful.
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Apu Nahasapeemapetilon is a character on The Simpsons who was last heard speaking in 2017.
The new voice actor for Apu is Sunil Malhotra, who is of Indian origin and grew up in the US.
Hank Azaria, a white actor, originally voiced Apu using a strong Indian accent.
The character faced criticism in 2017 for promoting racial stereotypes of South Asians.
Azaria stopped voicing Apu in 2020 and apologized to Indian viewers.
The 2018 episode of The Simpsons addressed criticism of the character but some remained unhappy.
Malhotra worked closely with the show's producers to return Apu in a way that respects South Asian culture.
Apu’s wife, Manjula, is now voiced by Janina Gavankar, replacing previous voice actors.
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Fighting started again on September 23rd in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region after a 2022 peace deal between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) fell apart. Journalists covering the war faced dangerous conditions as residents fled and clashes grew stronger near the front lines.
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On September 23, fighting reignited in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
The conflict is between the government-backed Tigray Peace Force and the TPLF.
The 2022 peace deal ended earlier fighting but collapsed over disarmament and land disputes.
Previous fighting killed over 500,000 people and displaced about 2 million.
Journalists traveled from Addis Ababa to affected towns including Erbeti and Afdera.
Residents were quickly leaving towns as fighting approached.
Reporters faced intense heat, harsh travel conditions, and close artillery fire near the front lines.
Soldiers ordered journalists to leave the front line area for safety after brief reporting.
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Ellie Goulding apologized for promoting pink diamonds linked to a controversial mine in Western Australia, an area with environmental and Indigenous land concerns. The Argyle diamond mine stopped mining in 2020, and local Indigenous groups say the land still faces risks from mining and chemical pollution.
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Ellie Goulding modeled pink diamonds from the Argyle mine for a jewelry event in London.
She later admitted she was unaware of the environmental and Indigenous land issues connected to the mine.
Goulding, known for her environmental work, said she will no longer wear diamonds from Argyle.
The Argyle mine, run by Rio Tinto, closed in 2020 after 37 years of operation.
The Gelganyem Group, representing Indigenous landowners, raised concerns about land damage and “forever chemicals” left by mining.
Rio Tinto is working on closing and cleaning the mine site, in talks with Indigenous representatives.
Jewelry brand Boodles bought the Argyle Pink Diamonds brand and its remaining inventory from Rio Tinto.
The World Wildlife Fund supports Goulding and focuses on mining’s impact on nature and Indigenous rights.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is criticizing President Donald Trump for actions that seem to help Russian President Vladimir Putin in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. This criticism comes as tensions between the two leaders grow worse.
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President Zelenskyy has publicly protested against recent moves by President Trump.
These moves appear to benefit Russia in its conflict with Ukraine.
The Russia-Ukraine war remains a critical international issue.
The article references expert analysis from the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center.
The conflict involves political tensions between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States.
The tensions between President Trump and President Zelenskyy have increased recently.
The news was reported by CBS News journalist Aaron Navarro.
The situation reflects ongoing challenges in international relations related to the war.
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Robert Kabera, a former Rwandan soldier and critic of President Paul Kagame, was found beheaded near Kampala, Uganda, where he had sought asylum. His death raises concerns about the safety of Rwandan dissidents living outside Rwanda.
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Robert Kabera was a former Rwandan army sergeant major and critic of President Paul Kagame.
Kabera fled Rwanda after being accused of sexual assault, which he denied, and claimed political persecution in Uganda.
His body was found beheaded near Kampala, Uganda; his head has not been found.
Kabera was also known as a musician and YouTuber, with over 144,000 subscribers, often criticizing Kagame's government.
Kabera’s family fears for their safety after his murder.
Several critics of Kagame have been killed inside and outside Rwanda before.
In 2014, Patrick Karegeya, a former Rwandan intelligence chief and opposition figure, was found dead in South Africa.
The Rwandan government has not commented publicly on Kabera’s killing.
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France experienced widespread violent protests that damaged historic buildings and led to thousands of arrests. The government is considering strict measures like local curfews and a possible state of emergency to restore order before the upcoming presidential election.
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Protests began with young people upset about schools but expanded to national issues like the high cost of living and public service cuts.
Violent riots occurred in many cities including Paris, Marseille, Limoges, and Lyon.
Nearly 2,500 people have been arrested across the country.
Historic buildings, such as the 19th-century Limoges town hall, were burned or vandalized.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu blamed some violence on an ultra-left group trying to disrupt the presidential election in April.
The government is ready to impose local curfews and may declare a state of emergency if needed.
President Emmanuel Macron promised to hold those responsible accountable, emphasizing the importance of protecting the election.
President Donald Trump claimed on social media that migrants were responsible and called for border closures, though French officials made no such connection.
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A 30-year-old man from England, identified as Pierce, shared his experience of joining and later leaving the online "manosphere," a community focused on masculinity. He explains how this space initially helped him understand his insecurities but ultimately promoted blaming women and unhealthy emotional habits, leading him to seek emotional healing and self-awareness.
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Pierce joined the manosphere to understand his identity and relationships as a young man.
The manosphere discusses issues like rejection, loneliness, and feeling inadequate among men.
Much of the manosphere content blames women for men’s problems rather than encouraging self-reflection.
The influence of this content is gradual and changes how followers view relationships, focusing on power and status.
The manosphere often promotes suppressing emotions rather than seeking support and honesty.
Pierce’s departure from the community was a slow process driven by questioning his beliefs.
He now encourages men to look inward and focus on emotional healing instead of external blame.
Pierce described much of what appears as masculine strength in the manosphere as actually being fear.
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An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing in St. Louis due to engine trouble. A small plane also crash-landed on a California highway for the same reason.
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An American Airlines plane had to land suddenly in St. Louis over the weekend.
The emergency landing happened because of engine problems.
A small plane made a crash landing in the middle of a highway in California.
The small plane also experienced engine trouble.
Both incidents caused safety concerns but no major injuries were reported in the summary.
The article was reported by Kris Van Cleave for CBS News.
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A missile attack by the Houthi group hit a military camp in southern Yemen’s Shabwa region, killing at least 18 people and wounding over 30 during a training session. This attack is part of ongoing fighting in Yemen’s civil war between the Houthi forces and government troops backed by Saudi Arabia.
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The Houthis launched three ballistic missiles at the al-AIam military camp in Shabwa on Monday.
At least 18 people were killed and more than 30 injured in the missile attack.
The attack targeted new military recruits during their training exercise.
The Houthis control parts of Yemen, including the capital Sanaa, since 2014.
Government forces, supported by Saudi Arabia, are trying to take back territory through an operation called “Dawn of Yemen.”
The head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council promised to respond firmly to the attack.
The Houthis say they will continue to target military bases supported by Saudi Arabia.
Fighting is happening in multiple regions, including around the city of Taiz, which is facing fuel shortages and high prices.
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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said a state of emergency could be declared to control violent protests. Instead, authorities plan to impose local curfews in areas with unrest, which has damaged thousands of businesses and disrupted parts of the country before France’s presidential election.
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Violent protests in France have caused major damage to over 3,000 businesses.
The protests follow weeks of student demonstrations demanding better school conditions.
Prime Minister Lecornu said a state of emergency might be needed but prefers curfews for now.
A state of emergency would give police broader powers, like curfews and restricting public gatherings.
Local curfews are planned starting Monday to protect businesses and reduce violence.
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez offered to resign, saying police lost control during the violence, but President Macron refused to accept his resignation.
More police and security forces will be sent to control the situation.
The government accused radical groups of trying to disrupt the upcoming presidential election.
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